Event Brief
Tampa man loses hundreds in fake sheriff scam
Filed: May 27, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET
Summary: A Tampa man says scammers impersonated the Hillsborough Sheriff’s Office, using threats and fake court docs to steal money.
WHO: Derek Haydt; scammers impersonating the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office
WHAT: Victim reports losing hundreds of dollars after being targeted by a scam involving fake court documents, threats of arrest, and a cryptocurrency ATM.
WHEN: May 26, 2026 at 11:44 PM ET
WHERE: Hillsborough County, Florida
WHY: The scam used fake court documents, threats of arrest, and a cryptocurrency ATM to convince the victim he was dealing with the sheriff’s office.
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